Havelock Island⚠ data unverified

India · Asia · Andaman Sea

4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.8
Facilities
4.5

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 20 m
  • 3 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in Nov–May

Cons

    Best for

    Big-marine-life fansNew and casual divers

    Plan your trip

    $$
    🛏️
    Suggested stay
    2–3 days
    💸
    Cost level
    Relative cost $$ · ≈ $40/day
    Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
    🏨
    Where to stay
    Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
    🧭
    Real daily cost in India
    Around $40/day per person · food $15 · hotel $30
    Good to know
    • Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
    • An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
    • Prime season is Nov–May.
    Havelock Island
    📷 Kishlay singh · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Depth
    5–30 m (16–98 ft)
    Visibility
    20 m (66 ft)
    Water temp
    26–29°C (79–84°F)
    Current
    Mild
    Best season
    Nov–May
    Certification
    Open Water
    Dive shops
    10
    Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

    Why go

    Havelock Island sits in the Andaman Sea off India, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 30 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 26–29°C. Marine highlights include corals, turtles and rays. Best season is Nov–May, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.

    Site type
    ReefWall
    Access
    Boat

    Marine life

    coralsturtlesrays
    Coordinates
    12.02, 93.00
    Country

    Notes from divers

    Traveler

    Came hoping for turtles, and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.

    Instructor

    A great teaching site: the 20 m visibility and the gentle profile let newer divers build confidence.

    Anonymous

    Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.